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☆ I'm a mom of a child with autism, and I'm done with gentle parenting
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Sara Rowe Mount | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I was raised with a style of parenting that leaned more toward authoritarian. That's why respectful and empathic gentle parenting that acknowledged a child's feelings had a real appeal to me. I looked into gentle parentingEarly in my daughter's life, I started following gentle parenting influencers. These days, I'm not sure what label I'd put on my parenting style, perhaps mostly authoritative, a parenting style that is more focused on being responsive and supportive while still setting boundaries. I am done with following gentle parenting experts and taking their advice on how to parent my child, though.

Persons: meltdowns, Becky, I've, I'm, I'd Organizations: Service, Big

☆ A former OpenAI safety employee said he quit because the company's leaders were 'building the Titanic' and wanted 'newer, shinier' things to sell
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewA former safety employee at OpenAI said the company is following in the footsteps of White Star Line, the company that built the Titanic. Was the path that OpenAI was on more like the Apollo program or more like the Titanic?" Apollo vs TitanicAs Saunders spent more time at OpenAI, he felt leaders were making decisions more akin to "building the Titanic, prioritizing getting out newer, shinier products." OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours by Business Insider. Meanwhile, OpenAI cofounder and former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, who led the firm's superalignment division, resigned later that month.

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☆ How to achieve financial wellness: A CNBC Make It course
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC Make It is launching a new online course, which will give you the tools you need to get your money life in order and feel confident about your future. We'll teach you how to:Understand your own psychology and establish a healthy relationship with moneyBreak bad financial habits, form good ones, and manage financial stressUse simple techniques to boost your savings and get out of debtSave for retirement and grow your money by investingCreate a long-term plan to achieve financial security and financial freedom, where you control your timeThe course is hosted by CNBC Make It Money Editor and Certified Financial Planner Emmie Martin and features financial psychologist Brad T. Klontz, financial educator Yanely Espinal and certified financial planner Kamila Elliott as instructors. You can preregister for the course starting July 10, 2024, and all materials will be available starting July 17, 2024. Pre-register today and save 30% with a limited time introductory offer through September 2, 2024.

Persons: We'll, Emmie Martin, Brad T, Yanely Espinal, Kamila Elliott Organizations: CNBC

☆ How to 'live regret-free lives we can feel proud of,' from the author of 'You Only Die Once'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Jodi Wellman | In Fourthousandmondays | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

I committed to live a regret-free life or die trying. I want us to live regret-free lives we can feel proud of. And it's why I recently published my book, "You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End With No Regrets." Regrets of omission tend to haunt us. Regrets of commission 'cool off over time'Also known as hot regrets, regrets of commission tend to feel intense at first.

Persons: —, huff, I'd, Jodi Wellman Organizations: University of Pennsylvania's, University of Pennsylvania, Penn Resilience Locations: Kandy, Europe

☆ 15 U.S. states with the lowest cost of living—a single person can live there comfortably on $20 an hour
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As a single person, you'll need an annual income of $40,000 to cover basic expenses in the cheapest U.S. states, according to a recent SmartAsset analysis. The state with the lowest costs of living is West Virginia, closely followed by Arkansas and Oklahoma, the analysis says. In contrast, the most expensive state for a single person is Massachusetts, where a single person needs $58,009 per year to cover basic costs. The difference in basic costs between states is largely due to housing, which tends to be most affordable in rural states. MIT's Living Wage calculator is based on data from various federal agencies, adjusted for inflation as of December 2023.

Organizations: MIT, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CNBC Locations: West Virginia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, West, U.S, Dakota, Kentucky, Ohio, Louisiana, Mississippi, Iowa, Mexico, Nebraska, Alabama, Missouri, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New York, California

☆ World’s biggest indoor snow and ice park opens in China
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Martha Zhou | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Beijing CNN —The world’s largest indoor ice and snow theme park has officially opened its doors to the public, giving visitors to the city of Harbin in northeast China a chance to feel wintery temperatures year-round. The annual Harbin Ice and Snow Festival began in 1999 and is held every year from December to early March. A Guinness World Records official awarded the Harbin Ice and Snow World Company the certification for the “world’s largest indoor ice and snow theme park” during this month’s opening ceremony. Xinhua/ShutterstockCovering an area of 23,800 square meters, the new Harbin Ice and Snow World Park, which opened on July 6, is divided into nine themed sections with 13 interactive projects. There are also vibrant ice sculptures of fruit, ice cream and cakes made using edible dyes through an environmentally-friendly special coloring process.

Organizations: Beijing CNN, Snow Festival, World Records, Harbin, Snow World Company Locations: Beijing, Harbin, China, Heilongjiang province, Ice City, Xinhua

☆ A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Transplants of the so-called voice box are extremely rare, and normally aren’t an option for people with active cancer. “People need to keep their voice,” Kedian, 59, told The Associated Press four months after his transplant – still hoarse but able to keep up an hourlong conversation. Dr. Michael Hinni, center left, Dr. Payam Entezami, center, and Dr. David Lott, center right, operate on transplant patient Marty Kedian in Phoenix in February. But Belafsky said there’s “still a shot” for larynx transplants to become more common while cautioning it likely will take years more research. Mayo Clinic via APKedian was diagnosed with a rare laryngeal cartilage cancer about a decade ago.

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☆ Is election stress affecting your sexual health? An expert explains
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Chronic stress can also lead to other health issues that indirectly affect sexual health, such as cardiovascular problems, sleep disorders and mental health issues. All these factors combined can create a cycle in which stress has a negative impact on sexual health, leading to further stress and health complications. Erectile dysfunction and anxietyAnxiety is another common byproduct of election stress. How to get election stress out of your sex lifeTo manage election stress and maintain sexual health, it’s essential to engage in relaxing activities. Even when you’ve done all you can do, know that election stress is real and can have surprising effects on your sexual health.

Persons: Jamin, you’ve Organizations: Orlando Health, University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine, CNN, Pew Research Center, International

☆ The No. 1 question to 'always' ask in a job interview, from a LinkedIn career expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The final minutes of a job interview — when the interviewer is done with their questions and opens up the floor — is time you don't want to waste. There's one question, in particular, that you should "always" ask in a job interview, says LinkedIn career expert Andrew McCaskill. With this question, you'll better understand what kind of learning curve you'll face and how your performance will be evaluated. This question can also help you prepare for any follow-up interviews. Take CNBC's new online course How to Ace Your Job Interview to learn what hiring managers are really looking for, body language techniques, what to say and not to say, and the best way to talk about pay.

Persons: —, Andrew McCaskill, McCaskill, you'll Organizations: CNBC

☆ 3 tips for using Google Flights to score cheaper airfare, from a travel expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

When it comes to booking flights, travel experts are just like the rest of us. For the most part, she finds her flights through the Google Flights search engine. Part of what makes Google Flights Nastro's preferred flight booking destination is the ability it gives her to customize her search. Here are three tips from Nastro to book flights like a pro. "Google Flights has the functions within it to make it as easy as possible for you to explore all your options."

Persons: Katy Nastro, Nastro, I'm, it's Organizations: Google, CNBC

☆ Tracebit, a London-based cybersecurity startup, raised $5 million from Accel, using this 10 slide pitch deck
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Callum Burroughs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tracebit has raised $5 million in seed funding to enhance cloud security solutions. Founded in 2022, Tracebit uses threat deception techniques to detect cloud security risks. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTracebit, a London-based cybersecurity startup, has raised $5 million in seed funding. Tracebit, cofounded in 2020 by the former head of engineering of security startup Tessian, uses threat deception techniques to identify security risks in the cloud.

Persons: Tracebit, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: London

☆ The No. 1 mistake most people make with investing accounts—you can fix it in 5 minutes
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Here's why, if you haven't updated your beneficiaries since you opened your accounts, it's worth checking in ASAP. When it comes to investing accounts, such as 401(k)s and IRAs, financial pros will generally tell you, the less you look at them, the better. In the event of your death, your brokerage or plan administrator distributes your assets to whomever you have designated as your beneficiary. This process generally only takes a couple of minutes, and you likely breezed through it when you opened your accounts. In the case of Fidelity, for instance, "beneficiaries must contact Fidelity themselves to receive their assets," company policy reads.

Persons: Ed Slott, Jeffrey Rolison, Margret Losinger, Sjostedt, Slott, Rolison Organizations: Social, Procter, Gamble, Fidelity, CNBC

☆ The best—and worst—things about living in the U.S., according to expats living here
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Expats living in the U.S. say the best part of living here is having plenty of career opportunities, but for many, a high cost of living makes it a challenging experience. The U.S. stands out for its local job market and career prospects for expats, according to survey respondents. Expats working full time in the U.S. say they work an average of 43.7 hours per week, versus the 42.5 hours global average. Outside of work, about half, 52%, of expats in the states say they're dissatisfied with the overall cost of living, compared with 39% of expats who feel similarly around the world. Only 31% of expats in the U.S. say they're happy with their living expenses, versus 40% globally.

Organizations: U.S, expats, CNBC Locations: U.S, InterNations, expats, Panama, Mexico, Indonesia

☆ The unique exercise this neuroscientist does for optimal brain health: 'Physical activity is so powerful for our brain'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

To keep your brain health in good shape, you should engage in physical activity as often as you can. "Physical activity is so powerful for our brain," Dr. Wendy Suzuki, neuroscientist and dean of NYU College of Arts and Science, said in an episode of a recent MasterClass series that features neuroscientists and psychiatrists sharing advice for optimal brain health. "I got pulled back into exercise from couch potato land with this amazing form of workout," Suzuki said. The front half of the name "inten" stems from the word "intention," Suzuki said. Cardio plus mantras is this neuroscientist's preferred exercise for brain healthIntenSati involves moving your body while speaking affirmations out loud, Suzuki said.

Persons: Dr, Wendy Suzuki, neuroscientists, Suzuki, It's, Patricia Moreno Organizations: NYU College of Arts and Science, intenSati, University of California Berkeley, CNBC

☆ Some transgender and nonbinary people may want to change their voices. Gender-affirming vocal coaches are there to help
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Alexandra Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

This is where gender-affirming vocal coaches come in. “At the same time, I was taking a voice disorders class, and there was just a single bullet point on there about gender-affirming voice work,” they told CNN. “But that was enough for me to look out on my own and seek further education.”There are different approaches to gender-affirming vocal work. “Transgender vocal training, as it’s sometimes called, sprung up from a marriage of speech pathologists, singing teachers, theater specialists and their techniques. Freya, who is a lesbian, says gender-affirming work is a skill she can offer to her wider LGBTQ community.

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☆ Nvidia CEO built a $3 trillion company with this leadership philosophy: ‘No task is beneath me’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A good leader can't be afraid to get their hands dirty, according to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Years later, he would hatch the idea for Nvidia with his co-founders in a booth at the same Denny's where he'd once cleared tables, washed dishes and even cleaned toilets. "To me, no task is beneath me because, remember, I used to be a dishwasher [and] I used to clean toilets," Huang said in a March interview at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Whenever possible, the longtime CEO likes to show his employees his reasoning for a suggestion or solution he offers. That structure improves Nvidia's performance by allowing information and strategy to flow more directly between Huang and Nvidia's other leaders, according to Huang.

Persons: Jensen Huang, Long, Huang, I've Organizations: Nvidia, Forbes, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California Institute of Technology, CNBC Locations: Denny's

☆ CEO of CVS shares the 1 question she always asks her employees—it forces them to make great decisions
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Alex Koller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Strong leadership requires decisive action, says CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch. "People are going to follow people that are decisive," said Lynch, whose company owns brands including the CVS retail pharmacy chain and insurance company Aetna. "If you're going to lead, you've got to know what direction you're going in." When her employees face a mental block and can't commit to a choice, she asks them a variation of the same question, she said: "What do you think? We'll teach you how to speak clearly and confidently, calm your nerves, what to say and not say, and body language techniques to make a great first impression.

Persons: Karen Lynch, Lynch, LinkedIn's, you've, " Lynch, Socrates, Tamar Gendler, Gendler, Jeff Bezos, Nicholas Lovejoy, Amazon's, Jeff, Lovejoy Organizations: CVS, Aetna, Yale University, Wired, CNBC

☆ YouTuber helps researchers solve the mystery of a 2,000-year-old 'computer'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Known as the Antikythera mechanism, the bronze device is a mechanical computer with interlocking gears. A shipwreck full of ancient treasuresThe Antikythera mechanism is broken and eroded, making it difficult to know exactly how it worked. Associated Press/Petros GiannakourisThe Antikythera mechanism is just one intriguing finding from a 2,000-year-old shipwreck that divers first discovered in 1900. But the Antikythera mechanism is perhaps the most unique discovery of them all. AdvertisementWoan's colleague Joseph Bayley followed up the research by modifying techniques used to study gravitational waves, which are ripples in space-time.

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☆ The voice scam call portrayed in 'Thelma' is real and an increasing threat in the age of AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Genna Contino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Courtesy: Magnolia PicturesScammers exploit 'fear and urgency'Scams like the one Thelma fell victim to are increasingly common, experts say. Typically, AI voice scams mimic distress calls. The common denominator is that it's coming from someone you care about who needs money "fast." A 2023 survey from McAfee found that 25% of adults have experienced a similar AI voice scam — and the company says 77% of victims have lost money as a result. But older adults aren't the only ones at risk; younger people who spend more time online are increasingly vulnerable, CFP Andrew Sivertsen said.

Persons: THELMA, Thelma, Carolyn McClanahan, McAfee, McClanahan, CFP Andrew Sivertsen, millennials, Margolin Organizations: Magnolia Pictures, McAfee, Partners, CNBC's, CFP, Planning Locations: Jacksonville , Florida, United States, Moline , Illinois

☆ 9 of the most impactful quotes from 'Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life" is an international bestseller and among the most well-known books about longevity. These quotes stood out as the most impactful for people who read "Ikigai." "The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for." Embrace the state of flow"Concentrating on one thing at a time may be the single most important factor in achieving flow." Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Héctor García, Francesc Miralles, — Organizations: CNBC Locations: Okinawa, Japan

☆ Forget crunches — elite gymnasts share 2 tips for better core workouts
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewTake your core workouts to the next level with simple techniques recommended by elite gymnasts. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementJohnson routinely incorporates these hollow hold moves into her workouts. "Whether it's upper body or lower body or just a cardio day, I will always do core at the end," Johnson said.

Persons: —, KJ Johnson, Johnson, she's, you've, Fred Richard's, Fred Richard, Elsa, Richard, I've, It's, That's Organizations: Service, Louisiana State University, NCAA women's, Business, Team USA

☆ 12,000-year-old ritual passed down 500 generations may be world’s oldest
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Buried deep in an Australian cave, archaeologists have uncovered evidence that an Aboriginal ritual may have been passed down 500 generations and survived 12,000 years, making it the oldest known continuous cultural practice in the world, according to a new study. They cut it, and used carbon dating to determine it’s 12,000 years old, from towards the end of the last Ice Age. Normally they just disintegrate.”They also uncovered another wooden stick which, though 1,000 years younger, was remarkably similar. The two wooden sticks were dated to 11,000 and 12,000 years old. “Bringing in the community way, the cultural way, with some of the scientific techniques, means that stories can be told,” David said.

Persons: Cloggs, ’ Bruno David, GLaWAC David, Alfred Howitt, Howitt, ”, mulla, ” Howitt, GunaiKurnai Elder Uncle Russell Mullett, ” David Organizations: CNN, Monash Indigenous Studies Centre, Monash University, Waters Aboriginal Corporation Locations: Buchan, Melbourne, Australia

☆ A scene of humans hunting a pig painted in an Indonesian cave is oldest known narrative art
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Katie Hunt | Lex Harvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The paintings are older than Europe’s famed cave art such as Lascaux in France, and, while younger than some geometric abstract art found in South Africa, it’s the oldest of a narrative scene, the authors of the study said. The cave art discoveries have challenged a longstanding belief that artistic expression — and the cognitive leap that fired up the human imagination — began in Europe. BRIN Google Arts & CultureEvolution of dating techniquesDating cave art is often difficult if the work is made with mineral pigments such as ocher or manganese rather than biological materials such as carbon. The study’s dating of the cave art is robust, but it’s “a leap of faith” to suggest that the figurative art was narrative in scope, said Paul Pettitt, a professor of archaeology at Durham University in the United Kingdom. It’s also unclear why so much cave art has been found in this region of Indonesia, Aubert said, but he and his team expected to find more.

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☆ How to do hammer curls, the arm exercise that helps strengthen your whole body
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Dana Santas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

To that end, although classic bicep curls often take center stage for building arm strength, another arm exercise deserves attention in your workouts: the hammer curl. Aptly named, hammer curls mimic the action of holding and using a hammer. Unlike regular bicep curls, which use a palms-up grip, hammer curls are performed with a neutral grip with palms facing each other. FreshSplash/E+/Getty ImagesThe everyday functional benefits of hammer curlsDespite their somewhat obscure reputation, hammer curls aren’t just for gym enthusiasts. • With less wrist rotation than traditional curls, hammer curls minimize the risk of injury, especially for those people with previous wrist or elbow issues.

Persons: Dana Santas Organizations: Pain, CNN, CNN’s

☆ How to make ice cream: Brands like Baskin Robbins and Tillamook learn the science behind nailing flavors
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Amanda Hobor | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

This is the place where the ice cream people go to learn about ice cream. I make ice cream at home with my countertop Cuisinart, testing out recipes and flavors. Ice cream confections made in a Penn State Ice Cream Short Course lab in January. Ice cream novelties are created during a freezing class taught by Ice Cream Equipment Specialists Evan Waldt (center), Penn State’s Ph.D. Amanda Hobor/CNNRoss Cohen, the CEO and co-owner of Sweet Cow, a Colorado ice cream company, said understanding the science behind ice cream matters.

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